Delhi Holiday Parade by The Reporter

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The Delhi community celebrated the coming holidays with its annual holiday parade Friday, Dec. 2. The event, sponsored by the Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce, was led by Grand Marshall Dr. Baburao Samudrala, ushered by the Delhi Police Department.

In addition to the parade, which wound its way along Main Street from SUNY Delhi to Courthouse Square, there were activities such as children’s crafts and entertainment, holiday karaoke, a bake sale and more.

Parade floats decorated with “Delhi’s Fairy Forest” themes were awarded prizes. In first place, winning a $200 prize was O’Connor Hospital; in second place, winning a $100 prize was Coldwell Banker and in third place, winning a $50 prize was Delhi Telephone Company. Honorable mention was awarded to the Delaware Academy Marching Band.

Other participants in the parade included SUNY Delhi, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, Delaware Academy Safety Patrol, Bovina and Delhi Fire Departments, the Delaware County Dairy Promotion Team, Girl Scouts, and Bill Cairns and June Barringer standing in for Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Delhi Area Holiday Events

The Holiday season in Delhi is going to be so much fun!  Here is a list of events to help you celebrate with your neighbors!

Wednesday, November 24

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Friday, November 26

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Thanksgiving Sale at Main Street Cards & Gifts

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Sale at Burn Ayr Farm

Saturday, November 27 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - SHOP DELHI FIRST

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Holiday Market at This and That

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Thanksgiving Sale at Main Street Cards & Gifts

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Sale at Burn Ayr Farm

Sunday, November 28

• 5 p.m. - Delhi's First Menorah Lighting at the Courthouse Square followed by a bonfire at This & That

Tuesday, November 30

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Sip and Paint Holiday Ceramics at Bluestone. Registration is required by calling (607) 746-4545. $59 fee.

Wednesday, December 1

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Friday, December 3

• 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Delhi Jonesey Jubilee at the Courthouse Square

• 5:30 p.m. - Delhi Holiday Parade to celebrate the Village of Delhi's Bicentennial - Sign up to participate!

Saturday, December 4

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Bazaar at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 5

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Delhi Legion Christmas Craft Bazaar

• 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Santa at the Bovina Fire Station

Tuesday, December 7

• 3 p.m. - Holiday Crafternoon at Cannon Free Library

Wednesday, December 8

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

• 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Kids Holiday Gift Making at Bluestone - Registration is required by calling (607) 746-4545. $20 fee.

Saturday, December 11

• 11 a.m. - Holiday Party at Cannon Free Library

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Holiday Market at Meridale Fire Department

• 7 p.m. - A Merry Irish Christmas Concert with The Rafters at Saint James Church at Lake Delaware

Saturday, December 18

• 6 p.m. - Santa will travel the village with the Delhi Fire Department

Sunday, December 19

• 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Breakfast with Santa at 6608 County Route 10 in East Meredith

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair to support Heart of the Catskills Humane Society at the Delhi American Legion

• 2 p.m. - The Music of the Holidays with Curt Sather & Friends at Saint James Church at 55 Lake Delaware Drive

• 2 p.m. - Santa will be at 6000 County Highway 14

Tuesday, December 21

• 3 p.m. - Winter Wonterland Lego Club at Cannon Free Library

Wednesday, December 22

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Thursday, December 23

• 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Living Nativity at First Presbyterian Church

If you know of any additional holiday or shopping events in Delhi, please email delhichamber@delhitel.net to get them added to this list.

Delhi Holiday Parade will Celebrate Village Bicentennial

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host this year's Delhi Holiday Parade on Friday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in participating should sign up using the form below.

Line up will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the lower parking lot at SUNY Delhi. The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. and go to the Courthouse Square.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on the Square to welcome your family!

The Village of Delhi Bicentennial is providing prizes for parade participants that decorate according to the Bicentennial theme.

$200 for 1st place

$100 for 2nd place

$50 for 3rd place

Look back for future updates!

2019 Business Holiday Lights Contest - Register Now!

This annual tradition returns! Decorate your business by Wednesday, December 18, 2019, for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights!  Be chosen as the Best Business with Holiday Lights! 

Judging is based on design, creativity, festive appearance, and overall visual impact.

Prizes:
$100 for First Place
$50 for Second Place
$25 for Third Place

Pre-register by using the form below.  We hope to see you shine your holiday spirit this season! 

2018 Business Holiday Lights Contest - Register Now!

This annual tradition returns! Decorate your business by Monday, December 10, 2018 for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights!  Be chosen as the Best Business with Holiday Lights! 

Judging is based on design, creativity, festive appearance, and overall visual impact.

Prizes:
$100 for First Place
$50 for Second Place
$25 for Third Place

Pre-register by using the form below.  We hope to see you shine your holiday spirit this season! 

We're very excited for the annual Business Holiday Lights Contest in Delhi. Make sure your lights are up by Monday, December 10 as judging will take place that week. We will let you know the exact date once it is confirmed.

2017 Holiday Lights Contest Winners!

Thank you to all the businesses that entered the Delhi Holiday Lights Contest 2017 business category and helped light up the holidays for our community!

And the winners are...

1st Place - $100 prize
Delaware Produce
Don Pernice
6000 County Highway 14
Treadwell, NY

2nd Place - $50 prize
Be {you}tiful Salon
Pam Outsen
83 Main Street
Delhi, NY

3rd Place - $25 prize
Cross Roads Cafe
Pam Guy
80 Main Street
Delhi, NY

Congratulations to our winners!

Click here to find out who won in the residential category.

Business Holiday Lights Contest - Register Now!

This new annual tradition returns! Decorate your business by December 19, 2017 for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights!  Be chosen as the Best Business with Holiday Lights! 

Prizes:
$100 for First Place
$50 for Second Place
$25 for Third Place

Pre-register by using the form below.  We hope to see you shine your holiday spirit this season! 

Delhi Holiday Events 2017

Click the button below for a constantly updating list of holiday events this season in the Greater Delhi area! Shopping, parades, living nativity, and more!

Holiday Lights Contest 2017

The tradition returns! Decorate your home by December 17th for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights! Are you the winner of Best Holiday Lights 2017?

The contest is open to all residents of the Delaware Academy School District. Judging will take place on December 18th, 19th and 20th.

Prizes:
$100 for First Place
$50 for Second Place
$25 for Third Place

Special recognition "Most Festive Street in the Village of Delhi. Nominate your neighbor!

Pre-register and get judging criteria by calling Peg Baldwin at 607-746-3355, or send an email to or mlbaldwin2@yahoo.com.

Winners will be announced in the County Shopper on the week of December 25th.

We hope to see you shine your holiday spirit this season! 

Sponsored by the Delhi Beautification Committee

Delhi Area Events & Shopping Specials on Saturday, November 25th & Beyond

Small Business Saturday is a movement encouraging people to shop at small local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. An alternative option to big-box chains and online retail giants, the powerful message of the holiday is to support local entrepreneurs and keep their brick and mortar businesses alive. By doing so, we help energize local economy, keeping it viable and beneficial to all. 

We're so proud of all the unique small businesses here in the Greater Delhi Area. Through their work and efforts, we form our identity and pride. 

While we strongly suggest that you shop small the entire year, we are putting our best foot forward with on Saturday, November 25th. We welcome you to come to the Greater Delhi Area to shop all day and enjoy the evening events at Stone and Sawyer and the Gallery at 56 Main Street.